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Minnesota woman paid $500 to overnight box that held $30,000 for scammers

In a remarkable turn of events, a Minnesota shipping employee's alertness prevented a scam last week. A woman, convinced she was sending $30,000 for cookbooks, exhibited signs of distress that caught the staff's attention. Authorities were called in, revealing the cash and halting its shipment. The intervention not only saved her funds but also the shipping costs, allowing her to breathe a sigh…

Minnesota woman paid $500 to overnight box that held $30,000 for scammers

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